Skirt-measure.



No. 800,580. PATBNTED SEPT. 20, 1905.

' M. E. HUDSON.

SKIRT MEASURE.

APPLICATION FILED JUNE 10, 1905- lo Q D HT'NEEEE M {NVEENTH RRY un o z/ZZM EY 1 s l ATTFINEY UNITED sTATis PATENT OFFIQF.

SKIRT-MEASURE.

Specification of Letters Patent.

Patented Sept. 26, 1905.

Application filed June lO, 1905. Serial No. 264,602.

To all wiz/m it may concern.-

Be it known that L MARY E. HUDsoN,a citizen of theUnited States, residing at Budalo, in the county of Erie and State of New York, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Skirt-Measures; and Ido hereby declare the following to be a full, clear, and exact description of the invention, such as will enable others skilled in the art to which it appertains to make and use the same, reference being had to the accompanying drawings, and to figures of reference marked thereon, which form a part of this specification.

My invention relates to improvements in skirt-measures which aie employed to accurately determine the length of a skirt, or, in other words, to fix the uniform height of the entire lower edge of the skirt from the floor.

The object of my invention is to provide a device of the character named which will combine simplicity of construction with ease and accuracy of adjustment and at the same time involve a minimum of cost in its production.

To these ends my invention consists of a metal base of extended dimensions provided with a vertical rectangular slot centrally arranged therein and extending entirely through suoli base and twin lugs on each side of the rectangular slot, a vertical graduated standard removably secured between the lugs and in the rectangular slot, and a horizontal gaging or measuring arm adjustable vertically upon the graduated standard.

My invention further consists of certain details of construction, which will be fully hereinafter described and claimed.

In the drawings, Figure l'isaside elevation of my improved skirt-measure. Fig. 2 is an end elevation of the same with the base and lugs in central vertical section, and Fig; 3 is a top plan view of Fig. 1.

Referring to the drawings, 1 is the base, preferably of cast metal and of extended dimensions to give it the requisite stability.

2 is avertical rectangular slot centrally arranged within the base and extending entirely through suoli base.

Upon the upper surface of the base 1 and on each side of the slot 2 are the integral twin semicylindrical lugs 3 3, provided with screwthreaded sockets 4 4, adapted for the adjustable reception of the tightening-screws 5 5.

6 is a fiat rectangular standard, preferably of wood, provided with vertical graduations l and a central longitudinal slot 8, extending to within a short distance from each end of the standard 6. This standard 6 is removably secured in a vertical position in the slot 2 of the base 1 and between the lugs 3 3 by the screws 5 5, which are forced tightly against the loose bearing-plates 9 9 on each side of the lower end of the standard 6.

10 is the horizontal gaging or measuring arm, preferably of wood, and adapted for vertical adjustment along the standard 6 and graduated upon both upper and lower edges. lts inner end adjacent to the standard 6 is provided with' the arched rectangular casing 11, which is in loose but snug slidable engagement with the graduated standard 6. The arched rectangular casing 11 is adapted to register with the semicircular lugs 3 3 in order to permit the horizontal gaging or measuring arm 10 to be brought into contact with the base 1, or; in other words, as nearly in contact with the floor as possible. A screwbolt 12 passes through the opposite side walls of the casing 11 and the elongated slot 8 in the `standard 6, its projecting end being provided with the tightening tliumb-nut 13, which serves to hold the gaging or measuring arm 10 in any desired position upon the standard 6.

In assembling the parts the graduated standard 6, of any desired length, is inserted within the rectangular slot 2 until it rests upon.

the iioor, its lower end being iiush with the under surfaceof the base 1, as shown in Fig. 2. The metal bearing-plates 9 9 are then slipped in on opposite sides of the standard 6 and the screws adjusted into tight engagement with the bearing-plates, which serves to hold the standard 6 in rigid vertical position. The arched casing 11 is next slid down upon the standard, the screw-bolt 12 passed through the side walls of the casing and through the longitudinal slot 8 in the standard 6, and the thumb-nut 13 screwed down upon the bolt 12 to secure the horizontal arm at any given point upon the standard 6.

In operation the skirt-measure rests upon the floor and the person wearing the skirt to be operated on stands close to the horizontal arm 10, which has previouslybeen adjusted to the height at which the lower edge of the skirt is to hang from the floor. The skirt is marked at this point with chalk, and the person turns in successive positions until the entire skirt is marked at the height t0 which it is to 'be nished.

It will be seen from the foregoing descrip- IOO IOS

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tion that my improved device is extremely simple in its construction and,arrangement of parts, its adjustment is quickly and easily made, and it is light and portable and occupies little space. The vertical standard herein shown is not more than one foot in height, as that length is sufficient to include the extreme highest and lowest points at which a skirt is to be marked. A longer standard may be quickly substituted Vfor the one shown for use in delining the position of any trinimings which may be placed upon the skirt.

An important advantage which obtains with my improved construction is that the operator after adjusting the horizontal arm to its proper height is free to use both hands, one in holding the skirt against the horizontal arm and the other in manipulating the chalk.

I claim- 1. A skirt-measure consisting' of a metal base of extended dimensions, provided with a vertical rectangular slot centrally arranged therein and extending entirely through such base and twin lugs on each side of the rectangular slot, a slotted vertical graduated standard removably secured between the lugs and in the rectangular slot, a horizontal gaging or measuring arm provided with a rectangular casing in sliding engagement with the standard, a bolt passing through the casing and riding in the slot of the standard and a nut in engagement with the bolt for securing the casing and attached horizontal gaging or measuring' arm at any lixed point on the vertical standard, all combined and operating sul'istantially as and for the purpose stated.

2. A skirt-measure consisting of a metal base of extended dimensions, provided with a vertical rectangular slot centrally arranged therein and extending entirely through such base and twin semicylindrical lugs on each side of the rectangular slot, a vertical grad uated standard removably secured between the lugs and in the rectangular slot and a horizontal gaging or measuring arm provided with an arched rectangular casing in sliding adjustable engagement with the standard, the arched casing being adapted to register with the semicircular lugs, for the purpose stated, all combined and operating substantially as shown and described.

In testimony whereofl l have signed my name to this speeilieation in the presence of two subscribing' witnesses.

MARY E. HUDSON.. Vitnesses:

ALMIRA E. WTARING, W. T. MILLER. 

